Unit of competency Outline

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Lead a crew

Lead a crew

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE020A
State Code
D5508
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2011
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/08/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competency required to lead a small team to perform operational tasks at an incident.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare crew for tasks
  • 1.1 Initial briefing is obtained from Operations Officer or other designated supervisor in accordance with the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
  • 1.2 Additional information, equipment and resources are obtained as required.
  • 1.3 Crews are briefed and tasks are allocated.
2. Lead crew to perform tasks
  • 2.1 Tasks are implemented as directed by Operations Officer or other designated supervisor in accordance with the IAP.
  • 2.2 Progress towards completion of tasks is monitored and tasking are adjusted as necessary.
  • 2.3 Reports are provided to supervisor as per instruction.
  • 2.4 Communication is maintained with supervisor, crew members and other personnel in the work area.
  • 2.5 Safety, health and well being of crew members is monitored and appropriate action is taken where required.
3. Conclude tasks
  • 3.1 Completion of tasks is reported to designated supervisor.
  • 3.2 Crew and equipment are made ready for further tasks.
  • 3.3 Crew is debriefed in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • 3.4 Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational requirements.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Equipment and resources may include:
Communication devices
Consumable materials
Food and drink
Machinery
Response equipment
Safety equipment
Vehicles
Monitoring of progress may include:
Progress against plan
Utilisation of resources and incident behaviour
Welfare of personnel
Reports may include:
Changes in incident behaviour
Incident situation
Progress of tasks
Safety risks
Incidents may include:
Fire
Flood
Hazardous materials
Landslip
Severe storm
Communication may be maintained by:
Mobile data terminal
Radio
Signalling
Talking face-to-face
Telephone
Documentation may include:
Completion of logs
Input to debriefs
Work times of crew members
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
understand briefings and communication requirements and convey these to crew members
allocate tasks to crew members to achieve required outcomes
monitor and report on progress
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAX96 PUAOPE020 Lead a crew Unit of competency